Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon

Tennessee · Southeast

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Habitat

WetlandLake

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon is a productive birding destination in Tennessee, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and lake habitat attracts Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, and White-breasted Nuthatch among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Flicker White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Cardinal Snow Goose

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

5/30/2026Reelfoot Lake--Snider Basin & Joe Basin1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

5/29/2026Bessie Glover Rd (private, roadside viewing)12 observed

Lark Sparrow

Chondestes grammacus

5/29/20261307 Fowler Rd, Union City US-TN (36.4756,-89.1236)1 observed

Crested Caracara

Caracara plancus

5/28/2026Sanders Chapel Rd, Union City US-TN1 observed

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

5/25/2026Reelfoot-Indian Creek #7 Watershed Lake2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Green Heron

15/29/2026

Wood Duck

105/26/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

25/26/2026

Great Egret

115/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/26/2026

Osprey

35/26/2026

Bald Eagle

15/26/2026

Barred Owl

25/26/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/26/2026

White-eyed Vireo

25/26/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

15/26/2026

American Crow

35/26/2026

Carolina Chickadee

35/26/2026

Tufted Titmouse

25/26/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

25/26/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

55/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

155/26/2026

Birding Tips

1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Fall Bird Migration Guide

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Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon for birding?▼

The best months to visit Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon?▼

Notable species at Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon include Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, Snow Goose. The area supports wetland, lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon?▼

Birding at Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon?▼

Reelfoot Lake State Park - Airpark Area, Campground, Trails & Lagoon offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.